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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07

The Boston journal gives the fol-
lowing as a specimen of extempora-
neous verse by John G.. Sake:
1t was at banquet of the Psi Epsilon
fraternity in Boston. Among the Incl
dents of the evening was the loss of Mr..
SaXe's hat, which was the occasion of
much fun and witticism. Mr.. SAKE, as
had been his frequent custom, responded
to the toast in his honor in verse, which
he prepared at the table and which was
published as postprandial verses in the
edition of his works issued by Ticknor
& Fields, in 1860. After stating his pleas
ure on being present at table which
might be said to groan under load of
luXuries, if "groaning were but a convival
tone, which it isn't" and thanking Cad
mus for inventing letters, two of which
"we shall know how to speak, when we
forget the rest of our Greek" he urged
the young Psi Upslons
BY every endeavor to render your lives
As spotless and fair as your-possble wives.
May you neer get in love or in debt with doub
AS to whether no you will ever get out;
May you neer have a mistress who plays the co
quette;
Or neighbor who blows on a cracked clarionet
At Jovial parties mind what you are at;
Beware of your head and take care of your hat,
Lest you find that a favorite son of your mother
Has brick in the one and an ache in the other,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07

A well prominent citizen of Wind
sor county in renting his subscrip-
ton says: There is no better evil
dence that the SIFTER's pointed az
rows hit, than the flutter they make
and in exhibiting their wounds in the
form of Selling the arrows to prevent
the injury they expected to receive
from their contact"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07

A severe snow storm prevailed last
Saturday throughout greater part of
New England. 1t was especially
severe on the coast, from 8 to Il
inches falling, accompanied by high
winds. II inches fell in Boston.
For once Vermont escaped this April
visitation.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07

The finding of floating wreckage
and the fact that the vessel has not
been seen for three weeks are regard
ed as conclusive of the loss of the
Newfoundland sealing steamer Eagle
and her entire crew of 260 or 800
men. There is mourning in st.
Johns, where lG00 women and child
rem, the families of the dead seal
hunters. reside.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
Athletic Maidens.

Have you any records OF what your
voung lady pupils have done during their
cxercising?"
II do not keep any, for the pupils dc
OF like the ida OF having it talked
bout. But can give you several.
lone y. ung lady who was exerc sing
iere became 50 strong that she LITE
tie health-lft 700 pounds. Another
who took to vaulting, who was only l.
years old, vaulted five feet. This was q
Splendid leap for woman. u Teacher
In Calisthenics.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07

Postmaster-general Atkins of
Montpelier has gone to Washington
to look after his home postoflice, fear
ing that after all his former friend
Bascom will get himself in. If this
should be the outcome the p. m. G.
would forever feel himself disgraced.
Vermont Standard.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
JAMAICA.

George N. Wyman has begun
work for DR.. c. w. Ray for a year.
Mr.. & Mrs. A. P. Howe have re-
turned to Waterbury Conn.
Harry S. Sberwin is taking another
term of school at Vermont Academy.
Henry G. Sheffnu has gone to
Rrattlepro, where be expects s job
in Richardson's market.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07

The President has appointed Chas.
Fairchild, of New York, Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury, to be Sec
retarv in chief and Issue ii. May
nard of New York, Assistant Sec
rotary.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
Waverly Magazine.
"Reading maketh a full man. -

Send one dollar and receive a budget of spark
ling miscellany that will drive away the blues
or a month. Sixteen numbers of ihot old house.
hold favoritc, the WAvERLY MAGAZINE for one
lolar only Single copies 10 cents.
RATES OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Copy, pos
aid, Il months, $500. six months, $500.
Three months, SI.OO. Always in advance.
Address WAvERLY MAGAZINE,
Lock Box liz, Boston, Mass.
SewslealerS supplied by the American New
Company, Al Chambers ST., \. Y: or, New Eng
and News Company, II Franklin ST., Boston,
Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
BIRTHS.

BIRTHS.
In Londonderry Apr, 2, a son to Mr..
nd Mrs. Martin Huntly.
In Peru Mar. 81, son to Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Seymore.
In Windham Apr. l, daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Clayton.
In Philadelphia, Jan. &c, a son to Cap,
md Mrs. Orme. grandson of Mrs
Mansfield of Highland Farm.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
Written for the SITTER,
THE lIoNEsT MAN.
5La ny MRS, REBECCA O, HOLDEN,

?La ny MRS, RFBECCA @, HOLDEN,
Here's to the man with cheerful heart
And purpose firm and true,
To act with honor whatever part
God shall assign him to do.
If newer of wood he sings at his work
And does the best that he can;
A task or duty he never will shirk
For he is an honest man.
Though he earns his bread with the work
of his hands,
His heart is warm to the core;
lie is never deaf to the beggar's demands
Or turns the poor from his door,
A monarch is he of a realm most fair,
Though he boasts no kingly BIRTH
His kingdom is in the hearts SO dear,
And his throne is the cottage hearth.
All honor then to the honest man,
70 him Wen award the prize;
Fo doing his best and all that he can,
where the honor lies.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
The Interstate Commerce Com
missioners have organized with Judge
Cooley as chairman.

The school boy builded wiser than
he knew when he defined dema-
gogue as vessel containing beer and
other liquids.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
Making Sea Water Drinkable.

A suggestion has been made that bottle
containing citrate OF silver be stowe,
way in ships boats.
Seven ounces Of the citrate will, i
; said, turn enough sea water int
Thinking water to supply man for
week.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
LUDLOW.

Walter Wheeler was seriously in
jured, Monday, while at work on the
cab shop job, by large amount OF
snow falling on him from wood pile.
Winslow Merrill is dangerously
i'll with paralysis and is not expected
to live.
Geo. Gale took possession of his
recent purchase-the Ludlow Cloth
ing uouse-Apr. LIST, and has receiv-
ed the services of Arthur Lamb of
PJ,tland, Ne. us manager.
\ few days of beautiful weather,
and snow rapidly decreasing. Tues
day, Il little cooler and sprinkling
of snow.
The Boston Opera Co. gave very
enjoyable entertainment at Ham
monds' hall Sat. evening. 1t is one
of those rare entertainments that stop
here only once or twice year.
Everybody satisfied and want to see
and hear "Topsy-Turvy" again.
The Academy students were greet
ed with the reports for the first half
of the term last week, and out of the
III there is large per cent above
80.
Two or three patched faces in
school give evidence that coasting
has begun with its joys and sorrows.
That's right boys. Put in good time
and improve the sliding, for we shall
soon have to swim in the melting
"beautiful.
The rhetoricals last Friday were
very good, and enjoyed by all who
heard them.
J. Henry Johnson, one of our
young men, Dade us goodbye Mon
day night and went to Mass, where
he is soon to engage work. He
leaves many friends who wish him
all success for the future.
Easter services at the Methodist
church Friday, Apr. 8, at 1915 a.
m. Also an Easter Concert in the
evening at the Uniyersalist church.
The students want to know why
they can't have little more
"powder" hitched to the bell rope so
that it will be possible to hear the
bell few rods away. Brace up,
Percy
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
MARRIED..

In Weston, Apr. 3, ny Rev. F, W
Lewis, Gilman p. Foster and Miss Su-
on A. Turner, both of.Weston.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07

Sitter John, Editor.

EternaIly opposed TO all rings, ciil"es,
clans and factions--The Peoples Organ.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
DEATHS.

In Jamaica, Apr. 3D., Abel X. Kidder,
lged 81.
Peabody, aged 6S
In Brattleboro, Mar. 80, Mrs. Polly
illen, formerly of Winhall aged II.
In Ludlow, Mas. %, Eusebe Dorval,
lged 80.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
Written for the sifter.]
NOW AND THEN.

UY y. T. LAEDLAS,
In the morn of life, the Young bpe
Mouths cigar or pipe;
Noxious pleasures, In tho long run,
Prove as tough IS tr1pe.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07
ANOTHER SENSATION.

Considerable excitement was caused by
Company, John Perkins, by DIR. Chase
of f. Wallingford, charged with undue
intimacy with the Dr's wife, who left him
abont two weeks ago. The trial began
Wednesday morning and will, probably,
last two days.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07

q Brewster's Patent Rein IloIl.ar.
M Your lines are where voc put theus-urt
III u under horses feet. One agent soi5 IL dos. in
III - days, one dealer sold doL In Is tavs
IlF Samples worth $50 FREE. Write for terms
- y HHREWSEER. Hssiy, 2zSsh
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-04-07

Having disposed of my Dry
Goods and Clothing, / shall now
pay street attention to
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-15
Judge Barrett Reminds The
weeping y amilJ that the
BoodiC j. StilI Theirs.
And IL OId baI,C DiCs. Tie has
Wade Hay while the sun
~hOnC. You Ret.


~ T. tf' ~ 90 tf'' - HN''f
NEW oKK, july l4.--lt was 1850
O'Clock IN the morning when Jake
Sharps carriage drove away from the
jail and just twenty minu'c- later it
stopped before the county court
house. The party alightcd and passcp
through the line made for them hN
the police through u waiting crowd
OF curious spectators. TO the sheriff =
Office aud thence 10 the court room.
sharp WAS so weak that in going to
the carriage from The jail IL was
necessary Tor the officers guarding
him to support his lettering form
Judge Jarrett whose illness ycstcr-
day compelled postpourmcnt OF
sentence of tho convicted man, had
recovered sufficiently today TO be
present in the court room. The
! clock was indicat almost noon
when sharp was carried out
the court room His suffering wife
and his son-iu aw were close behind
him and deep lines of weariness and
sorrow ovcrsproad their faces as thry
seated themselves beside the convict
ed man Ills grandson took the SAINT
scat which he occur ed during the
trim. LAWYERS Wilson. Stickncy and
Parsons placed ouSolves on the
right OF their client opposite hi wife
and relatives Sharp sat with Cln~pcd
hands and bowed head Mt the foot Of
the table, almost buried in his chest
He became flushed and sickly LOOKING
under the ivcted gaze II all present
who we're silently starin" a the con.
vic,cd railroad king Inc excitement
became quite lcverish when "a sudden
hush came over the room a.
three rnps on the door announce,
the presence Of JUDGE Barrett. After
calling the court to order Mr.. Ma tine
got up and stated that as the defence
had some remarks - make he wished
the court to hear them. Mr. parson,
responded saying that he had n,
Application to put in for delay, hu
would move for new trial and wish
ed the stenographcr 10 take the facts
lJudgc Barrett said that If the docu
mcnt contained nothing new be- woult
deny the lpplcation for "a new trial
Mr. Mitchell then read "A paper stating
that the trial was unfair III scvcra
ways. The jury was prejudice,
againet his client and gave an untail
verdict. Moreover, the judge
charge was unjust. Judge Bar
lrc't said that the motion
would be- denied The disttic
attorney then stood up to move th'
court to sentence the prisoner. ll'
stated that be c)nsldercd it hi- duty
to ask the court to appoint physician
10 look into the prisoner condition
OF health and ho read some certificate
from Drs. Allen, McIlamilton auc
Jaueway, 10 the effect tnat the pris
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-15
Did Not wnntnN Ncw TrlaI.

special Dispatch 10 The Examiner.
GGLMER, July A. To-day w. t.
Richardson wa, convicted OF an as
tault to murder committed upon Com
ductor Richard Rowland some week
since at Big sandy, and was given
two years in the penitentiary. lie
refused 10 allow hi, attorney 10 ash
for new trial
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-15

Dear Fro Meek,
Editor Central Methodist
Csstlcttsburg, Ky.
u see iu tho last Contra tAat you want
Rr,mrdy for sick headache. II you
viii use - remedy that You adyertiso
IN Your paper every week ] am sur0
you VIII bo greatly benefited thereby
and bciieve cured. ] have been aEuf-
fcrcr from SICK headache, can say a.
most from infancy, and have tried
every remedy I could get, and never
found anything TO do me- any GOOD uu-
III used simmons Liver Regulator,
It has been nearly three Years since l
hrst used IT, and 1 have not had sick
headache since and never used bnt
two and one.nalf pa kapeS Il the Reg
ulator. ! sent my sister tWho had from
ono 90 two attacks oi sick headachc
cvery week one-half off II package, and
She has not had II since feel for any
ono who suffers with that terrible dis
ease, and ! hopc you VIII give II a trial.
o. 5. MORRIS, Brownsyi|lc, w. Va
demand the trade mark " In 'ed on
iroatof wrapper Besi guarantee FOR
the buyer.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-15

'""h i"i '"lt'h'
~peeIS. Dispatch TO tie Examiner.
MiLLICAN. July a. Cotton in the
bottoms will make bale per acre.
Hills. about onc-thirG. Cotton is
OF cning and picking will begin about
the 25th inst. and cotton pickers can
find work here.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-15
HEAD ACHE
Sick Headache.

Dear Fro Meek,
Editor Central Method -,
Csstlctsburg. Ky
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-15

NTTITVNITON FIN 4 NTA1.
Application before Judge Potter Of
the supreme court for Il stay OF pro-
cccdings in the harp case has just
been made
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-12-23

the sharp, cruel shears, as they pitilessly
took from me the one and only beauty
possessed
'sThere-I have covered your head with a
silken hood; keep this and the wooden one
upon your head for at least ten or twelve
hours-you will then be less liable to catch
cold. Allow me-" and not da ring to glance
toward where l felt my lost love Illness lay,
suffered him to put the shawl about my
shoulders, place g small packet in my hand
and lead me to the door.
Goodnight" he said, gently; good
night and merry Christmasr'
Fruits, and flowers, andca.dies, and toys
caps, and mittens, and stockings, and
shoes-bread and butter, and coffee, and
cake-I spent like spendthrift, gloating
the while over each penny l possessed like q
miser!
All about the heap Of straw where the
sleeping children lay, I, creeping stealthily,
placed such stores Of splendid merchandise
leach Withats own peculiar scent Of new
ness .clinsto it-ss would make poor
Child frantic with delight. Why, almost
feared the subtle fragrance Of the printers
ink that crept from between the pages Of
Robinson Crusoe, or the faint odor OF var
nish that coated all the inhabitants Of
Noah's barn-like ark-both brute and hu-
man-would, with their foreign incenses,
bring back the two small wanderers now
roaming IN the Land Of Nod.
But my fears were groundless, and, put
ting out the candle, crept, all dressed, as
was, shawled anu hooded, in beside my lit
tie sister Josie. With prayer of thankful
ness and gratitude for my great and unex-
pected good fortune, and sigh for my poor
head-covering, l, between praying and
signing, fell fast asleep.
Peals of golden bells, silver bells, astuned
to shrieks Of mcrry laughter, awakened me
to the blissful realities Of that one Christ
mas morning. !, IS glad-hearted a l had
Of late been sad-hearted, left the pile OF
straw which had some time since been de-
serted by my small twin-f0lk, and ran to
catch kiss from each, crying jubilantly,
as l placed a doll in JOsie's arms and
! book in Jo's-"Santa Claus found rs,
didn't he, children! Kiss me, JOsie-kiss
me, joy, But instead of the KISS q merry
laugh comes from the lips Of each! COM
pretended in another moment, and enjoyed
more than they the good joke they played
upon me, for there stood my little maid in
boyish attire, holding the book, while j..
decked out in his sisters clothes, danced
about the room with waxen beauty Of q
doll within his arms, until Josie's skirts
getting the best of him, down he came with
jar that set the three solitary spoons upon
the little deal table dancing like things de-
mented.
Oh, that Christmas breakfast, and, oh,
that Christmas dinner! lived entirely in
the happy present that one sweet Christ
mas day-for if God had been thus good to
me He would still care for His 0wnl
by night time the bare room was turned
into what was better than any palace to me
"a real coy little home. Curtains graced
, the windows, q square Of carpet hid the
bare pine flooring, = real mattress on real
| bed that Boosted bolster and blanket
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-12-23
LET DOWN MI HAIR FOE THE NIGHT.

ILEr DOWN MI HAIR FOR THE NIGHT.
and turned upon some mysterious pivot;
and laughed aloud as I marked the color
of her hair-it could not be compared 20
mine!
Two rounds of her stately dance watched
her make-then turned the knob of the door
letting in to her peculiar abode.
It was warm inside; sweet, pungent odors
filed the tropic airs Of the long, brilliant
room-it seemed . bit of Paradise with its
warmth and brightness and delicate per-
fumes Of rare and nameless flowers.
A woman of fashion stood before the coun-
ter-how costly her habiliments, with the
fur and the velvet and the noddimg plumes!
Great rolls of bills in her little red wallet
were carclessly handled, and there was .
CLEAN of silvery circles and golden disks.
She turned and stood under the glare Of
the electric lamp. Our eyes met, and j, for
gesful in my sweet citation Of any thing save
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-12-23
Didn't Appreciate tho Now Fad.

"Whut's that yeour kissin' $40 hardr'
asked Mrs. Nilkwced Of her son. who had
come home from the college to spend his
Christmas holidays.
"A photograph, mother" replied her son.
'.Er fOtygrah CT whatf'
"Why-well-yer knOw-y0u SEE"
''Nao daon't nuthin' er Their kind. Whut
yew stammerin' an stutrin' like n idjee0t
sac fer!'
I'm not-cr-that is-well-er-I never
wrote you about it, did Il'
"Baout whut.'
II became acquainted with sweet little
girl while at college, and we're engaged to
be married"
married! Hev yeon TUX leave O. yeour
sensesf"
'.Not at all. Don't be angry, mother. She
has sent me her picture for Christmas
present"
s.Lemme see et," said Mrs. MiIkweed, as
she adjusted her glasses and snatched the
photograph from his hands.
"'Rasmus, never braought yew cpter
lie, an never thO't ez haow yew'd sell
yeour pow aOld mother wither pictur' er
some naked hussy's foot. / mean hussy's
naked foot faint much difference! an
palm ct off fer yewr sweetheart"
my dear mother. I didn't think. That -
really a picture Of her foot. Foot photo
graphs are the latest craze in society. See
the engagement ring on the fourth tOef
--latest craze! An ez tibet wot I skimp
an save an send yew to college fer, ter fall
in love with er gal tibet wears her engage
ment ring on her taoe like ez eff she wuz
ershamed ov ct. I'd like ter knaow whut
yewr pad think eff I'd stuck aour engage
~s,~
bunyins an cOrns an ingr0win' nails an
bin hyer naow ter make er fule er yeour.
self. Yew'd better paolze yeur ears thraoogh
er board fence an hev' 'em fotygrafIed fer
yeour sweetheart Law me! They're long
ernuff fer her ter take er hint before cts too
late ~
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-12-23
The Christmas (snest.

There is beautiful custom among tho
Jerbs of the Danubian valleys to invite into
the family on Christmas eve stranger
guest who is for that time one Of them
selves; he is welcomed upon his entrance
by the traditional handful Of corn which Is
thrown in his face by the house-mother,
who cries to him:
sWelcome! Christ is bo-n!'
He answers meekly an ecno to her words.
''Christ is born"
The Christmas guest is then taken into
the heart Of the family, and with them
visits the oxen IN their stalls, the sheep in
their folds, and the fowls and goats, giving
them the spoke-head and repeating the
formula:
1.-THE peace ofGod be on theev'
This is to insure good luck for the ensuing
year.
The house, guest is then invited to 'swarm
the kettle-chain." The serfs have Q tradi-
ton that this chain can never be warmed on
Christmas night, since it had been touched
by the Virgin Mother when Christ was
born. And that is why they burn so many
yule logs trying to infuse heat into the
stricken metal.
Then there is the kiss Of peace. Even
from that the Christmas guest Is not de-
barred. He may kiss the prettiest maiden
Of the home. but he must also kiss han
bearded brothers as well. This chosen
guest-he is called in the language Of the
country q 'sPolaznik''-is not always old OF
iu-favOred. Indeed. the merry maidens Of
family will put It into the house-fathers
head that such and such a youth has no
home, or is stranger and should b asked
to their festivities, and among those limo
cent people no harm comes Of genial Gus
tom. But the kiss imprinted on girls rosy
cheek, even though il be cOnsecrated with
the prayer-chant. ''Christ is born, not often
sinks in blissful sweetness into her young
heart, making the bold mountain lad master
there. Mrs Il. L. RAYxI.